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Darlaston gunman still at large: None of the five men being sentenced for father's shotgun attack were the shooter

The 'mystery man' police are hunting for 'helping' five men shoot a father on his Darlaston driveway after the school run is in fact the gunman.

Supporting image for story: Darlaston gunman still at large: None of the five men being sentenced for father's shotgun attack were the shooter

Supporting image for story: Plans for rail service between the West Midlands and London are resubmitted - with new stops in the region

Plans for rail service between the West Midlands and London are resubmitted - with new stops in the region

Supporting image for story: “Today marked an important milestone for the victims' families" - Detective speaks out as car in fatal Oldbury street racing crash is crushed

“Today marked an important milestone for the victims' families" - Detective speaks out as car in fatal Oldbury street racing crash is crushed

Supporting image for story: Car that hit and killed two Black Country teens is crushed as family say 'I feel like we can properly begin to grieve'

Car that hit and killed two Black Country teens is crushed as family say 'I feel like we can properly begin to grieve'

Supporting image for story: Burglars steal boxer Ben Whittaker's IBF belt in break-in - Darlaston star offers 'big, big reward'

Burglars steal boxer Ben Whittaker's IBF belt in break-in - Darlaston star offers 'big, big reward'

Supporting image for story: ‘Can’t we get him shot’ - Audience laughed at horrific comment about council member made at Walsall public meeting

‘Can’t we get him shot’ - Audience laughed at horrific comment about council member made at Walsall public meeting

Supporting image for story: Fire crews extinguish blaze at Darlaston battery recycling centre

Fire crews extinguish blaze at Darlaston battery recycling centre

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Darlaston gunman still at large: None of the five men being sentenced for father's shotgun attack were the shooter

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Supporting image for story: Help for Darlaston and Willenhall families through The Salvation Army Christmas Present Appeal

Help for Darlaston and Willenhall families through The Salvation Army Christmas Present Appeal

Supporting image for story: Metro between Birmingham and Edgbaston not operating due to broken-down tram

Metro between Birmingham and Edgbaston not operating due to broken-down tram

Supporting image for story: Convenience shop in Darlaston applying for a licence to sell booze

Convenience shop in Darlaston applying for a licence to sell booze

Supporting image for story: Plans for two new Walsall train stations branded ‘bonkers’ by councillors

Plans for two new Walsall train stations branded ‘bonkers’ by councillors

Supporting image for story: First pictures of 'vicious machete attack' pair now behind bars for roles in violence in a Walsall town leaving victims severely disabled

First pictures of 'vicious machete attack' pair now behind bars for roles in violence in a Walsall town leaving victims severely disabled

Supporting image for story: Two more jailed for 'vicious machete attack' in Darlaston that left victim disabled

Two more jailed for 'vicious machete attack' in Darlaston that left victim disabled

Supporting image for story: 40th anniversary for King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys in 2026

40th anniversary for King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys in 2026

Supporting image for story: Walsall man sentenced after major tabacco operation uncovered as more than 100,000 illegal cigarettes seized

Walsall man sentenced after major tabacco operation uncovered as more than 100,000 illegal cigarettes seized

Supporting image for story: 'This community deserves better' - Two Walsall councillors resign from Labour Party over £20million government funding row

'This community deserves better' - Two Walsall councillors resign from Labour Party over £20million government funding row

Supporting image for story: New war memorial plaques installed in Moxley to honour brave heroes

New war memorial plaques installed in Moxley to honour brave heroes

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About Darlaston

Darlaston owes its name to the the Darlaston family, who were landowners in the area during its early days, before heavy mining transformed it surroundings. In a bid to relive its economic fortunes, Darlaston became home to an Enterprise Zone to create new business opportunities.